Understanding Medicare is Possible
There are over 44 million individuals who depend upon Medicare to cover the majority of their medical bills. The problem that the majority of people have with Medicare is that it is confusing and hard to understand.
There is hope for Medicare beneficiaries and it will come through in November and December. Open enrollment period for Medicare runs from November 15th to December 31st. Any new coverage or options that a Medicare beneficiary opts for will go into effect on January 1, 2009.
It makes sense that people want to understand at least the basics about Medicare as Open Enrollment time approaches. They need to have and understand accurate information so they can figure out if they should change coverage.
Realizing the situation, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), out of Detroit, Michigan, is offering help in the form of a DVD entitled “Making Medicare Work for You.” An article in the Wall Street Journal describes the DVD as a helpful tool to research Medicare, and goes on to state that HAP's new "Making Medicare Work for You" DVD offers helpful information. Local experts, including a physician, a pharmacist and a representative from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program, explain the basics of Medicare, options for extra coverage, how to choose a plan and more. "Making Medicare Work for You" also explains the "A-B-C-s" of Medicare, what Original Medicare doesn't cover, and what to do when your employer cancels your retiree health benefits. The DVD also covers the importance of preventive services and managing chronic conditions.
"This DVD was created for the general public, and is meant to be useful resource for anyone trying to better understand Medicare," said Karen Wintringham, vice president, Medicare and Public Sector Programs. "The DVD also explains how to prepare for the open enrollment period and what to consider when making your decision about a plan for the coming year."
In addition to the DVD, a videotape of the information is available. To get information or obtain a DVD or videotape of “Making Medicare Work for You" Call 1-800-971-7878, or TDD at 1-313-664-8000.
